Stonnington Early Years Services, located in Malvern, Prahran and Windsor
Early Years Services
City of Stonnington is a child safe and equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We actively encourage applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Stonnington.
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We’re looking for an early childhood teacher to join our team at Princes Close Early Years Service, delivering a funded kindergarten program for children aged 3–5 years. This is a great opportunity to shape young minds through engaging learning experiences that encourage curiosity, development, and wellbeing.
You’ll work closely with families and fellow educators to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child feels supported and encouraged to thrive. Your passion for early education will help build a positive learning space that nurtures each child’s unique needs and interests.
What’s on offer
Fixed-term, full-time role, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Salary between $81,400 and $93,303, plus 11.5% superannuation and time in lieu
A supportive team environment where your ideas and contributions are valued
Why join us
Paid staff meetings
Professional development opportunities
Dedicated planning time within work hours
Parental leave provisions
Access to Council services
If you’re committed to providing high-quality early childhood education, we’d love to hear from you.
Desired Skills and Experience
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:
A Degree in Early Childhood Education and experience teaching in a funded kindergarten program.
A collaborative mindset with a strong understanding of State and Federal policies, regulations, and compliance requirements for Early Years Services and Funded Kindergarten Programs.
A passion for working with children and families, with a commitment to equity, inclusiveness, Indigenous perspectives, and sustainable practices.
You’ll also need:
A Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent
Current VIT registration
A current and valid Working with Children Check
First Aid, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certifications
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience in early childhood development and programming
Join Stonnington today – meaningful work with a team that makes a difference.
Enquiries
For any questions regarding the role, please contact Thais Mendonca, Team Leader, Princes Close Early Years at tmendonc@stonnington.vic.gov.au
For questions about the application process, contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team at 8290 1333.
Submitting Your Application
Please submit a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the criteria outlined in the success profile, and let us know more about you and why you're eager to work with us.
To apply, you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
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